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Thanksgiving Thoughts of Migrants and Locals
Marco Rubio and the Trump administration want other nations to follow suit and prevent migrants from disruption of social cohesion. But our ancestors were the disruptive migrants. As Christians we must repent of and resist stereotypes that hide our guilt and falsely blame newcomers. There is always cost involved in welcoming others, but the cost is always worth it.
In Praise of Honest Dogs— In Hope of an Honest President
Our dog Max shows how to be honest. He doesn’t cover his weaknesses by taking cheap shots at the sheep. He moves them to clean water and better grazing.
Are You a Christian and Approve of Trump? Please Read This!
If you identify as a Christian please consider that Trump may be using God rather than loving God. Please consider that deporting immigrants without due process is the antithesis of God’s 52 commandments to protect vulnerable aliens with the law.
Dump The Kingmakers
Dump Trump who wants to be king. But start now by dumping those who make him a king by abdicating their own responsibility for our democracy.
Quiet Power is Soulful, Not Soft
Yes, Michael Posner, Trump is trashing the most precious power of the U.S. But this power isn’t “soft.” It is strong and soulful.
Quiet Power
Mirk and other Border Collies have taught me the value of quiet power—power that is disciplined and respectful of others.
Choose the Right Fear
Bullies like Donald Trump manufacture false enemies. That’s what he was doing with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. If we follow Trump in fearing false enemies and ignoring true ones, we will betray our trust in God and our nation.
First Reactions to Harris Trump Debate
Kamala Harris was extremely successful debating Donald Trump. I would only urge her and her campaign to point out how destructive anti-immigrant lies are to real human beings, and to clearly name Trump's worldview as pure fantasy that poses a great threat to the nation.
Dump the Dysfunctional Republican Party
Democrats proved to be the functional party by quickly persuading Biden to drop out of this year's presidential race. Republicans showed themselves dysfunctional by failing, for ten years, to renounce the infantile and anti-democratic ways of Donald Trump.
Authority over Unclean Spirits: Gospel for Pentecost 7B Mark 6:1-13
There are unclean spirits loose in our age—renouncing every call for justice, equity, and care of the planet. But Jesus equips us with power over these—power we must use.